Keysborough Ward residents will be pleased to hear of two projects underway to upgrade local sports facilities.
In 2021 Council adopted a final concept plan for Rowley Allan Reserve. Last year the first stage of the plan was completed, with a new single netball court and a quarter court (for warm-ups), lighting to competition standards, shelters and seating.
Future plans for the reserve include a second full netball court and improvements to facilities for resident sporting clubs, including the Keysborough Junior Football Club and the Keysborough Knights Cricket Club.
The Keysborough Tennis Club is based at Frederick Wachter Reserve where it has eight courts. Recently Council recognised the court lighting was at the end of its service life and we have started the process of replacing the lights with LED competition lighting to meet Tennis Australia requirements.
The club runs competitions for juniors on a Saturday morning, seniors on a Saturday afternoon, a mid-week ladies’ competition on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and a night competition every Wednesday. The new lighting will bring the courts up to current competition standard.
Construction of stage two of the Frederick Wachter Reserve playground redevelopment is also underway and is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Public consultation supported two themes for the playground with both the ‘Market Garden’ and ‘Wetland’ themes to be incorporated in the final design.
Every April we celebrate our community with the Keysborough Big Picnic. This year’s event is on Sunday 2 April, from 11am-4pm, at Frederick Wachter Reserve, and will include free entertainment and activities for the whole family, including an Easter egg hunt. Bring your own picnic and spend a fun and relaxing day at the park with family and friends.
Please contact me anytime at tim.dark@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 0466 403 914.
